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Configure SMTP vs NewsMAN SMTP
At a glance
- Configure SMTP has more active installs: 6K+, against 10+ for NewsMAN SMTP.
- On a typical day, Configure SMTP is downloaded about 34 times, NewsMAN SMTP about 4.
- NewsMAN SMTP has no reviews yet.
- NewsMAN SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Jul 22, 2024 for Configure SMTP.
- NewsMAN SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.5.14 for Configure SMTP.
- Configure SMTP has been around longer: since 2009, against 2025 for NewsMAN SMTP.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Configure SMTP |  NewsMAN SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,893 | #45,344 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 862 | 249 |
| Rating | 4.9(45) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.5.14 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.12 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 8 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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